Tokyo Metro will conduct a campaign for its Metro Point Club (Metopo) members to win the right to run the Tokyo Marathon 2023 for 90 people by drawing lots. Eligible “Metopo” members who used Tokyo Metro lines with their PASMO balance between September 10 and October 2 are required to enter the lottery on the…
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Japan Tourism Agency revises “Guidelines for Acceptance and Handling of Foreign Tourists”
The Japan Tourism Agency has revised its “Guidelines for Acceptance of Foreign Tourists” in line with the government’s announcement on August 31 that it will begin accepting unaccompanied package tours. These guidelines are designed to provide guidelines for matters that should be noted in order to prevent the spread of infection when implementing escorted package…
“Toei Marugoto Ticket” with Bishojo Senshi Sailor Moon design appears
As a collaboration with the “Sailor Moon Museum” currently being held at the Roppongi Museum, the Tokyo Metropolitan Transportation Bureau will release a “Toei Marugoto Ticket” (one-day pass for Toei Transportation) with a limited design featuring an illustration from the exhibition. Tickets can be purchased from September 10 to December 30 at ticket vending machines…
Logos launches Exclusive “2023 LIMITED” series for solo campers
Logos Corporation’s outdoor brand “LOGOS” will release six autumn/winter limited edition “2023 FM LIMITED” series models in its lineup for solo campers on September 30 in limited quantities. In addition, pre-orders will be accepted at select stores, including Logos directly-managed stores and official online stores, from September 2. Touring Tepee T/C 300 (2023LIMITED) Easy-to-assemble one-pole…
Cab app “S.RIDE” launches flat-rate airport service to Haneda/Narita, offering 500 yen coupon until the end of September
The S.RIDE cab app (Android/iOS version) has launched a flat fare service to Haneda and Narita airports. Rides can be reserved and dispatched up to 20 minutes prior to departure by selecting the airport of destination, and are more economical than pre-fixed fares. S.RIDE Premium members can also choose from a variety of vehicle types,…
“DoubleTree by Hilton Toyama” to open in January 2023
Hilton will open the “DoubleTree by Hilton Toyama” on January 18, 2023, and began accepting reservations on September 1. The hotel will have 14 floors above ground and a total of 201 rooms. The interior design will be inspired by the Tateyama mountain range, and water dispensers using Toyama water will be placed to provide…
APA HOTEL (Saitama Tanizuka Ekimae) opens in Saitama, Japan
APA Hotel has signed a franchise agreement with Nishimachi and agreed to rebrand and open an existing hotel in Soka City, Saitama Prefecture, as APA Hotel (1-7-20, Sezaki, Soka City, Saitama Prefecture) on November 1. The 97-room hotel is located a three-minute walk from the east exit of Tanizuka Station on the Eastern Skytree Line…
“LeSportsac” commemorates ANA’s 70th anniversary
In celebration of its 70th anniversary, ANA launched a new product in its popular “LeSportsac for ANA” series with its first original print. The lineup includes a total of seven products, including pouches, shoulder bags, and multi-cases. ANA’s past airplanes (BELL47/DC-3/L-1011/Techno Jumbo/777-300ER/ANA Gold Jet/Ecobon/787-8) are depicted on the blue denim-like print fabric, typical of LeSportsac…
G-SHOCK to release five “Street Spirit” series watches with graffiti design
Casio Computer Co., Ltd. will release the “Street Spirit” series from G-SHOCK with graffiti printed throughout the watch. The base models are the square-cased DW-5000, the metal-covered GM-5600/GM-2100, and the big-cased GX-56/GA-110. The DW-5000SS-1JR is priced at 26,400 yen, GM-5600SS-1JR at 34,100 yen, GX-56SS-1JR at 28,600 yen, GM-2100SS-1AJR at 38,500 yen, and GA-110SS-1AJR at 24,200…
Tourism Expo Japan 2022 is now open to the public
The Japan Tourism Association, Japan Association of Travel Agents (JATA), and Japan National Tourism Organization (JNTO) announced the first booths of interest for Tourism EXPO Japan 2022, which will be held at Tokyo Big Sight (3-11-1 Ariake, Koto-ku, Tokyo) from September 24 to 25. The theme of this year’s exhibition, the first to be held…